brawler

Example Sentences

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Opposition leader and Conservative Party head Pierre Poilievre, normally a relentless partisan brawler, has called it "well-crafted and eloquently delivered."

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

He has been labelled as a brawler throughout his career but proved he has a lot more to offer in sealing this win.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

Mayor Karen Bass, not known as a public brawler until recently, is ducking punches and throwing her own jabs and uppercuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

That stifled voice might find comfort in watching Ritchson’s brawler get his bell rung and refuse to back down from the inevitable conflict that might break him.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

The brawler, whom we know as Cervantes, was expelled from the Cathedral with his companions, and order was restored.

From The Story of Seville by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)